Feb 20 2025 29 mins
References:
- Luke 6:27-36
- The “Golden Rule” - v 31
- Reciprocity
- v 35 - be like Jesus
- Grace - give freely, even to those who are unthankful
- The “Golden Rule” - v 31
- Acts 11:15-18
- The gifts of repentance and faith
- δίδωμι (did'-o-mee)
- to give, to give something to someone
- of one's own accord to give one something, to his advantage
- to bestow a gift
- to grant, give to one asking, let have
- Grace and reciprocity can only be held together through the Holy Spirit
- δίδωμι (did'-o-mee)
- The gifts of repentance and faith
- Jude v 22
- “And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.”
- Grace establishes Christian community
- Reciprocity protects and preserves it
- “And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.”